Robert Longo Photography

American, b. 1953

The drawings by artist Robert Longo are a sensory experience: They are monumental, detailed and hard-hitting in their subject matter, which often includes critiques of power, social unrest and consumer capitalism.

Longo has spent his career exploring mediums as varied as the Photorealistic charcoal drawings for which he is best known and film direction. In all of his work, however, he draws inspiration from his deep background in sculpture. “I always think that drawing is a sculptural process. I always feel like I’m carving the image out rather than painting the image. I’m carving it out with erasers and tools like that,” he once said.

The Long Island, New York, native attended high school with a man who was shot at Kent State University while protesting the U.S. invasion of Cambodia during the Vietnam War in 1970, and the famous image of this man lying dead on the ground influenced Longo so deeply that he began to consider all art political. Longo attended Buffalo State College, where he met and became friends with artist Cindy Sherman, and later the two moved to New York City together.

Longo’s revered work includes his charcoal and graphite “Men in the Cities” drawings. The Photorealist series, which debuted at Metro Pictures gallery in Manhattan in 1981, depicted people in formal business clothing. Posing in suspended animation in unusual contortions, the figures take on a choreographic quality and represent the career-minded “yuppies” of the era.

“Men in the Cities” was inspired by punk rock music and decades later has been cited as a visual reference for the opening sequence of the popular television drama Mad Men. The work was among the most recognizable and iconic of the Pictures Generation — the movement by artists who came of age in the 1970s and were disillusioned by the social and political conditions of the time. In 2014, Longo created 12 charcoal drawings for a series titled “Gang of Cosmos,” which were black-and-white depictions of famous Abstract Expressionist works by artists like Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Lee Krasner.

Through his provocative, detailed and highly precise prints, drawings, photography and sculpture, Longo continues to challenge traditional sources of power and authority.

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Artist: Robert Longo

Robert LongoRobert Longo - Men in the Cities 1984 Signed artist-certified photograph, unique, 1992

$10,000

Robert Longo - Men in the Cities 1984 Signed artist-certified photograph, unique

By Robert Longo

Located in New York, NY

Robert Longo, Men in the Cities (Rick) , 1984 - unique artist-certified photographic document, 1992 Vintage photographic print on Kodak paper, with unique artist inscription and cert...

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1980s Pop Art Robert Longo Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pencil, Graphite

Robert LongoTillman (huge hand signed lithograph), 1999

$36,000Sale Price|20% Off

Tillman (huge hand signed lithograph)

By Robert Longo

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph on on Arches wove paper from Men in the Cities portfolio. Hand signed and numbered by Robert Longo. Published by Wolfryd-Selway Fine Art, New York, with their blindstamp....

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2010s Pop Art Robert Longo Photography

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Paper, Lithograph

Robert LongoRobert Longo, Janet (from Men in the Cities) - Signed Photograph, 2016

$7,422

Robert Longo, Janet (from Men in the Cities) - Signed Photograph

By Robert Longo

Located in Hamburg, DE

Robert Longo (American, born 1953) Janet (from Men in the Cities), 1981/2016 Medium: Archival pigment print in colours, on Canson Platine fiber paper Dimensions: 47.7 x 35.5 cm Editi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Robert Longo Photography

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Archival Pigment

Robert LongoRobert Longo, Eric, NYC: Signed C-Print and Artist's Book, 2009

$5,746

Robert Longo, Eric, NYC: Signed C-Print and Artist's Book

By Robert Longo

Located in Hamburg, DE

Robert Longo (b.1953) Eric, NYC, 1980, 2009 Medium: C-print on photo paper (incl. artist’s book) Dimensions: 25.5 x 18.5 cm (10 × 7 1/4 in) Edition of 100: Hand-signed in black pen

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Robert Longo Photography

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C Print

Robert LongoRUSSIAN BOMB (SEMIPALATINSK), 2011

$11,200Sale Price|20% Off

RUSSIAN BOMB (SEMIPALATINSK)

By Robert Longo

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Published by Hatje Cantz Verlag, Berlin. Image: 21.75 x 15.75 in. Sheet: 23.875 x 17.875 in. Frame: 32.5 x 26.5 in. Artwork is in exce...

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2010s Pop Art Robert Longo Photography

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Digital, Paper

Ben CopeUntitled (Nr. 2229) Photography 24" x 18" Edition 2/20 by Ben Cope, 2014

$700

H 24 in W 18 in D 0.1 in

Untitled (Nr. 2229) Photography 24" x 18" Edition 2/20 by Ben Cope

By Ben Cope

Located in Culver City, CA

Untitled (Nr. 2229) Photography 24" x 18" Edition 2/20 by Ben Cope Unframed - ships rolled in a tube Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist. Ben Cop...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Robert Longo Photography

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Archival Pigment

Pia ClodiFleur Du Mal - Black & White Original Polaroid Photograph by Pia Clodi Framed, 2018

$234Sale Price|66% Off

H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in

Fleur Du Mal - Black & White Original Polaroid Photograph by Pia Clodi Framed

By Pia Clodi

Located in Zürich, CH

Fleur Du Mal - Black & White Original Polaroid Photograph by Pia Clodi Framed Not unlike many of Pia Clodi’s works, Fleur Du Mal is a celebration of the ana...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Longo Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Polaroid

Brendan North"Beach House" Photography 18" x 24" inch Edition 2/7 by Brendan North, 2020

$1,550

H 18 in W 24 in D 0.1 in

"Beach House" Photography 18" x 24" inch Edition 2/7 by Brendan North

By Brendan North

Located in Culver City, CA

"Beach House" Photography 18" x 24" inch Edition 2/7 by Brendan North Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the Artist Available sizes: Edition of 7: 18" x 2...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Robert Longo Photography

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Archival Paper, Digital

Leonardo PucciParis 5:35AM, France, 2017

$1,800

H 21 in W 16 in

Paris 5:35AM, France

By Leonardo Pucci

Located in Hudson, NY

Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition of 15 CURRENT EXHIBITION - runs through June 10, 2018. . If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Longo Photography

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Archival Pigment

Pia ClodiBuenos Aires Contemporary Landscape Original Polaroid Photograph Framed

$234Sale Price|66% Off

H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in

Buenos Aires Contemporary Landscape Original Polaroid Photograph Framed

By Pia Clodi

Located in Zürich, CH

Original Polaroid of Buenos Aires Landscape Photography by Pia Clodi. Pia Clodi’s works encompass moments and mementos from her countless walks through cities as well as nature scap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Robert Longo Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Polaroid

Rowan DalyUntitled (Nr. 4564) Photography 24" x 18" Edition of 20 by Rowan Daly, 2015

$700

H 24 in W 18 in D 0.1 in

Untitled (Nr. 4564) Photography 24" x 18" Edition of 20 by Rowan Daly

By Rowan Daly

Located in Culver City, CA

Untitled (Nr. 4564) Photography 24" x 18" Edition of 20 by Rowan Daly Unframed - ships rolled in a tube Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the artist Ben C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Robert Longo Photography

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Archival Pigment

Massimo ListriMassimo Listri, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda II, Lisbon, Portugal, 2017

$12,500

H 40 in W 48 in

Massimo Listri, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda II, Lisbon, Portugal

By Massimo Listri

Located in New York City, NY

Chromogenic Print – Unframed Free Shipping – Ask us foar custom framing options. 40 x 48 inches - edition of 5 48 x 60 inches - edition of 5 71 x 88.5 inches - edition of 5 "My p...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Longo Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, C Print

Horst P. HorstCoco Chanel, Paris, Horst P. Horst, Printed Later

$12,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 14 in W 11 in

Coco Chanel, Paris, Horst P. Horst

By Horst P. Horst

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Horst P. Horst (1906-1999) Title: Coco Chanel, Paris, 1937 Year: 1937, printed later by the photographer Medium: Silver Gelatin Print Size: 14 x 11 inches Condition: Excelle...

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1930s Pop Art Robert Longo Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sophia Milligan'Awakening' Master Edition Photographic Triptych. Yosemite Mountains Trees Light, 2023

$3,750

H 30 in W 60 in D 0.1 in

'Awakening' Master Edition Photographic Triptych. Yosemite Mountains Trees Light

By Sophia Milligan

Located in Penzance, GB

'Awakening' Archival photographic triptych. Unique Master Edition of 1. Unframed. _________________ Morning light illuminates the layered landscape of Yosemite National Park, Half D...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Longo Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Larsen Sotelo"Baltimore 67" Landscape Photography 40" x 60" in Edition 1/3 by Larsen Sotelo, 2020

$3,750

H 40 in W 60 in D 0.1 in

"Baltimore 67" Landscape Photography 40" x 60" in Edition 1/3 by Larsen Sotelo

By Larsen Sotelo

Located in Culver City, CA

"Baltimore 67" Landscape Photography 40" x 60" in Edition 1/3 by Larsen Sotelo Not framed. Ships in a tube Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist. A...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Robert Longo Photography

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Rowan DalyUntitled (Nr. 4564) Figurative Photography 44" x 36" in Ed of 12 by Rowan Daly, 2015

$1,350

H 44 in W 36 in D 0.1 in

Untitled (Nr. 4564) Figurative Photography 44" x 36" in Ed of 12 by Rowan Daly

By Rowan Daly

Located in Culver City, CA

Untitled (Nr. 4564) Figurative Photography 44" x 36" in Ed of 12 by Rowan Daly Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the artist Unframed - ships rolled in a tub...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Robert Longo Photography

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Archival Pigment

Andy WarholTina Turner, 1985

$18,000

H 8 in W 10 in

Tina Turner

By Andy Warhol

Located in Indianapolis, IN

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Tina Turner 1985 Unique gelatin silver print Size: 8 x 10 in (20.3 x 25.4 cm) Frame size: 16 x 17.5 in (40.6 x 44.4 cm) Unsigned Authenticated by the Authen...

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1980s Pop Art Robert Longo Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Previously Available Items

Robert LongoCindy And Eric - Pigment Print on Paper by Robert Longo - 2014, 1981/2014

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H 18 in W 14.02 in D 0.08 in

Cindy And Eric - Pigment Print on Paper by Robert Longo - 2014

By Robert Longo

Located in Roma, IT

Image dimensions of each of the photos: 37.8x25.4 cm. Cindy And Eric is an original artwork, pigment prints on paper, from the series Men in the Cities, realized by Robert Longo in 1...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Longo Photography

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Photographic Paper

Robert LongoSTUDY OF FERGUSON RIOT COPS, 2015

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H 16 in W 20.5 in

STUDY OF FERGUSON RIOT COPS

By Robert Longo

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed, titled and dated by the artist. Original ink and charcoal on vellum paper. Framed size approx 30.75 x 34 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Auth...

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2010s Pop Art Robert Longo Photography

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Paper, Ink

Robert LongoWAVE, 2003

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H 15.25 in W 40 in

WAVE

By Robert Longo

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Lithograph and screenprint on wove paper for Lincoln Center Festival. Published by the Lincoln Center List Poster and Print Project, Ne...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Robert Longo Photography

Materials

Paper, Lithograph, Screen

Robert LongoHell's Gate, 2005

Sold

H 41.5 in W 42.75 in

Hell's Gate

By Robert Longo

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Longo, Robert Title: Hell's Gate Date: 2005 Medium: Archival pigment print on wove paper Unframed Dimensions: 41.5" x 42.75" Framed Dimensions: 42.75" x 44.75" Signatur...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Robert Longo Photography

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Questions About Robert Longo Photography

What kind of paper does Robert Longo use?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Robert Longo uses cold roll paper. The artist himself explained in an interview that the paper he prefers is not handmade, instead it is machine-made, archival paper. Longo is best known for his paintings that capture realistic moments and express the inner strength of his subjects. Shop a selection of Longo pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
What different types of art does Robert Longo make?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
With roots in sculpture, contemporary artist Robert Longo is best known for his charcoal and graphite drawings, which showcased men and women in mid-movement. You can shop a selection of Robert Longo pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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